Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)

Visualizing and Interpreting Job Market Trends

Authors
Affiliation

Connor Coulter

Boston University

Wei Wang

Boston University

Balqis Bevi Abdul Hannan Kanaga

Boston University

1 Job Postings by Industry (Top 15)

1.1 Rationale

Highlights sectors where demand is concentrated, showing which industries are actively hiring.

1.2 Key Insights

  • Top Hiring Industries: Custom Computer Programming, Management Consulting, and Employment Agencies dominate job postings.
  • Skewed Distribution: The top 4 industries account for a significantly larger share of job postings than the rest.
  • Professional Services Focus: Many high-posting sectors are centered around tech, consulting, healthcare and education — reflecting demand for knowledge-based roles.

2 Salary Distribution by Industry (Top 15)

2.1 Rationale

Shows where negotiation power exists and highlights industries paying well.

2.2 Key Insights

  • Wide Salary Ranges in Staffing & Tech Services: Industries like Temporary Help Services and Employment Placement Agencies exhibit large salary spreads with high outliers, though their median pay remains modest.
  • Stable Pay in Professional Sectors: Most industries maintain a consistent median salary around $100K–$150K, reflecting standardized compensation and less variation in negotiation power.

3 Remote vs. On-Site Jobs

3.1 Rationale

Workplace flexibility is a major factor in today’s job market.

3.2 Key Insights

  • Limited Remote Availability: Only about 17% of job postings are labeled as Remote, with Hybrid Remote and Not Remote making up even smaller portions.
  • Data Gaps in Job Listings: A significant 78.3% of postings lack remote classification, indicating either incomplete employer data or inconsistent labeling, which may affect job seekers’ filtering and selection.